Operating Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 371 active operating grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 17 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 210 list an award amount, with a median of $23K.

Grants tracked: 371; from 301 funders
Median award: $23K; middle half $10K–$60K
Total listed funding: $27.2M; across 210 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 7; 24 with a published date

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Lowcountry Artistic Vitality Grant Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Lowcountry Artistic Vitality Grant, offered by the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, aims to support a diverse range of arts organizations within the Lowcountry.	Not published	Up to $25K
Seeding the Future Grants Deaconess Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Seeding the Future Grants, offered by the Deaconess Foundation, provide annual operating funds of $20,000 to organizations that align with the foundation's mission of enhancing community health in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.	Not published	$20K
PCF: Art & Culture Grants The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $13K The Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF) continues to support the city's arts and culture sector through its FY25 grants, focusing on returning organizations with budgets of $1.5M or less.	Not published	$13K
Alphawood Foundation Grants Alphawood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Alphawood Foundation, a private grant-making organization based in Chicago, focuses on supporting initiatives that promote equity, justice, and human rights.	Not published	Up to $150K
General Operating Support (GOS) Grants Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission · Foundation Not published · $3K – $3M Provides unrestricted, renewable funding to support the day-to-day operations of nonprofit arts organizations that produce and present year-round programming.	Not published	$3K – $3M
Anna+Anton Grant Anna Anton Olson Legacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Foundation is dedicated to empowering communities in Central Texas, specifically Taylor, Hutto, and Georgetown.	Not published	Up to $20K
Operating Support: Public Free Access Grant 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Free Access Grant by 4Culture aims to eliminate barriers to cultural programming for underserved communities in King County.	Not published	Varies
Annual Responsive Grants - Cycle 1 (Cultural Vibrancy and Youth Success) San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Antonio Area Foundation's Annual Responsive Grants - Cycle 1 focuses on enhancing cultural vibrancy and youth success through multi-year funding.	Not published	Varies
ACE Full Operating Grant Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ACE offers an 'ACE Full Operating Grant' to nonprofit arts, culture, and entertainment organizations in Escambia County, FL, funded from federal/state/county/city/corporate/foundation sources ACE disperses via an equitable granting process.	Not published	Varies
Earl B. and Loraine H Miller Foundation Grants Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation Grants support nonprofits in the Health, Education, and Arts sectors, particularly those addressing community needs in Long Beach.	Not published	$10K
Guy I. Bromley Trust Grant Guy I Bromley Residuary Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Guy I. Bromley Trust Grant supports educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives in Atchison, Kansas, and the Greater Kansas City area.	Not published	Varies
Louisiana Culture Care Fund (LCCF) - General Operating Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies The LCCF, underwritten by the State of Louisiana, provides eligible cultural organizations with general operating support for expenses.	Not published	Varies
TAC Major Cultural Institutions Grant Tennessee Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The TAC Major Cultural Institutions Grant provides crucial operational support to established arts organizations in Tennessee.	Not published	Up to $200K
Gender Economic Equity Program (GEEP) Womens Way · Foundation Not published · $235K – $705K Investing in the care economy as a pathway to gender and economic equity.	Not published	$235K – $705K
Vigo County Urgent Grants Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Vigo County Urgent Grants provide one-time funding up to $2,000 for organizations facing urgent operational needs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Twin Cities Fund: Arts and Culture General Operating Grant Best Buy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Twin Cities Fund: Arts and Culture General Operating Grant, provided by the Best Buy Foundation, aims to support nonprofit organizations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.	Not published	$5K
RosaMary Foundation Grant Rosamary Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The RosaMary Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area, prioritizing education, human services, arts, and community development.	Not published	Varies
WAB Creation and Presentation Grant Wisconsin Arts Board · Foundation Not published · $2K The WAB Creation and Presentation Grant provides vital support to established nonprofit arts organizations in Wisconsin that create or present significant arts programming.	Not published	$2K
LexArts General Operating Support (GOS) Grant Program Lexarts Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The LexArts General Operating Support Grant provides essential funding to arts organizations in Central Kentucky, supporting year-round cultural activities.	Not published	$5K
General Operating Support Lexarts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies 2025-2026 (FY26) General Operating Support Grant Guidelines Welcome to the LexArts General Operating Support (GOS) Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
Building Community Capacity Grants Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saint Paul Foundation believes that our community should not only benefit from our work, but inform and form it as well. Creating solutions to today’s issues requires a collaborative approach.	Not published	Varies
Thomas C. Burke Foundation Grant The Thomas C Burke Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thomas C. Burke Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations focused on alleviating human suffering and improving health for those affected by disease and disability, particularly in Bibb County and nearby areas.	Not published	Varies
IH: General Operating Grants Illinois Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Illinois Humanities offers General Operating Grants to support organizations dedicated to the humanities across Illinois.	Not published	Up to $10K
WINcome Grant The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc · Foundation Not published · US $30,000 - US $60,000 The WINcome Grant, launched by the Women's Foundation of Colorado, is a multi-year grant opportunity set to commence in 2024.	Not published	US $30,000 - US $60,000

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About operating support grants

Operating support grants (also called general operating or unrestricted grants) give nonprofits flexible funding they can apply to whatever the organization most needs — salaries, rent, utilities, technology, or building reserves — rather than restricting the money to a single program. This flexibility makes operating support among the most valuable and sought-after funding, because it strengthens the whole organization and helps it adapt. It is generally awarded to established nonprofits a funder already trusts to use the money well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do operating grants for nonprofits award?

Of the 371 operating grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 210 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $23K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $60K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most operating grants for nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg (6), 4Culture (5), Texas Commission On The Arts (5), Tennessee Arts Commission (4), and Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (3). In all, 301 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are operating grants for nonprofits due?

Of 371 grants listed, 7 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 49 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 291 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% fall in January–March.

What is an operating support grant?

An operating support grant provides unrestricted or general-purpose funding that a nonprofit can allocate across its core costs — staff, overhead, infrastructure, and mission work — at its own discretion. Because it isn't tied to a single project, it lets organizations cover the real costs of running well, invest in capacity, and weather changes in their funding mix.

Which funders give unrestricted operating support?

Operating support most often comes from private and family foundations, community foundations, and some corporate funders, particularly those that have an established relationship with a grantee and want to support the organization as a whole. Trust-based philanthropy has made multi-year, unrestricted operating grants more common, though many funders still reserve them for organizations with a strong track record.

How is operating support different from project grants?

A project grant restricts funding to a specific program with its own budget, deliverables, and reporting, whereas operating support can be spent flexibly across the organization's general needs. Project grants are easier for new applicants to win because the scope is defined, but operating support is more valuable to the grantee because it covers overhead and lets leadership direct resources where they are needed most.

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